Man City’s Champions League hopes boosted by 2-0 EPL victory over Everton

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park. PHOTO: AFP

UPDATED Apr 20, 2025, 03:33 AM

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LONDON – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had said that being forced to watch the Champions League latter stages from his sofa, instead of the touchline, is providing motivation to qualify for the competition next season.

On April 19, his side clinched a 2-0 English Premier League victory at Everton, moving into the top four for now and boosting their hopes of achieving the Spaniard’s aims.

The result meant that City, with 58 points, have climbed above Nottingham Forest (57) who travel to Tottenham Hotspur on April 21.

“We had to work hard,” said City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on BBC Radio 5 Live. “This ground is always tough to come and play at with the way they approach the game.

“We had to be careful, maybe at the beginning we didn’t want to risk it too much.

“We came out in the second half to perform and we have done that in a brilliant way. Definitely deserved to get the three points.”